Historical Engravings and Illustrations

A collection of detailed engravings depicting historical and allegorical scenes, showcasing interactions of figures, emotions, and cultural themes in a monochromatic style.

Rowths of Scipio, Bartolomeo Pinelli, 1818 print Scipio gives the Schone Virgin, who was offered to him as a reward for conquering new Carthage, back to her upcoming groom Allucio, Prince of Celtiberi. Rome paper etching the continence of Scipio: he restores a captive woman to her bridegroom Allucius, who kneels before him; the ransom offered by the bride's parents is given to Allucius as a wedding-gift
Rowths of Scipio, Bartolomeo Pinelli, 1818 print Scipio gives the Schone Virgin, who was offered to him as a reward for conquering new Carthage, back to her upcoming groom Allucio, Prince of Celtiberi. Rome paper etching the continence of Scipio: he restores a captive woman to her bridegroom Allucius, who kneels before him; the ransom offered by the bride's parents is given to Allucius as a wedding-gift